Rush Coming to PNC Arena
On Friday, May 3,
Rush
will bring their Clockwork Angels tour to Raleigh’s PNC Arena. Tickets go on sale Monday (1/28) at 10am thru Ticketmaster outlets.
I was really into Rush in the mid-80s, but over the following 15 years or so, I go interested in other kinds of music. I didn’t love the ‘94 show at the Dean Dome, so when friend invited me to see the band on their Snakes & Arrows tour at Walnut Creek I half-heartedly went. I was seriously blown away , however, and the concert probably ranks in my all-time Top 5. If you ever liked Rush, these guys are still killing it. If you are a female, chances are you still won’t get it.
Steve Martin/Steep Canyon Rangers/Edie Coming to Greensboro
On Friday, May 31, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, featuring Edie Brickell will play the Greensboro War Memorial Auditorium. Ticket presale is on now (password: LOVE) at Ticketmaster .
Minus The Bear & Circa Survive Coming to Lincoln Theatre
On Saturday, March 23 Circa Survive and Minus The Bear will play at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh. Tickets are $23.50 in advance, and go on sale Friday (1/18).
Tenacious D Coming to The Ritz
Prepare to have your miiiind blloowwwwn. On Friday, March 8,
Tenacious D
(Jack Black and Kyle Gass) will rock The Ritz in Raleigh. Tickets are $52 and are
available thru Ticketmaster
.
Taylor Swift Coming to PNC Arena
On Friday, September 13, PNC Arena will be host to thousands of screaming future Junior Leaguers, as
Taylor Swift
returns. Swift’s RED tour kicks off in March, and concludes two dates after the Raleigh show. If September 13 doesn’t work for you, the tour hits Charlotte on March 22 and Greensboro on September 12.
General Public tickets go on sale next Friday (12/14) thru Ticketmaster. This concert will sell out in minutes, so my advice is to make provisions for fan club advance sale tickets.
Eric Clapton/Wallflowers Coming to PNC Arena
In 1990
Eric Clapton
said that his favorite guitar player of all-time is Buddy Guy. Well…speaking of Buddy Guy and the greatest guitar players of all-time…Eric Clapton will play Raleigh’s PNC Arena on Wednesday, April 3. The tour includes an impressive, to say the least, band that Clapton has assembled: Doyle Bramhall II (guitar), Steve Jordan (drums), Chris Stainton (piano and keyboards), and Willie Weeks (bass), along with newcomers Paul Carrack (organ and keyboards) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar).
The Wallflowers will open.
Buddy Guy Coming to Raleigh
Blues legend and guitar wizard
Buddy Guy
will return to the Triangle this winter! This time around he’ll come to the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on February 20. Jonny Lang opens. Tickets are on sale now.
Lincoln Theatre Announces Slate of Big Shows
Recently the Lincoln Theatre announced a nice group of shows to their late Summer/Fall lineup:
- 8/2: Yacht Rock Review
- 8/12: Doug Stanhope
- 8/18: Matisyahu (on the Street Stage)
- 9/13: Midnite Reggae Band
- 9/15: Lynch Mob
- 10/1: Minus The Bear
- 10/9: MuteMath
- 10/20: Henry Rollins
- 10/26: Edwin McCain
- 11/3: Chris Robinson Brotherhood
- 11/5: Citizen Cope
…and others!
Nickelback Cancels Raleigh Concert
Well thank the Lord! WRAL is reporting that Nickelback has canceled their July 27 show at Walnut Creek due to “unforeseen circumstances”. I wonder if “nobody bought tickets” was a circumstance that anyone predicted?
It’s been a tough go lately for Nickelback. The band’s widely protested appearance on Thanksgiving Day at halftime in Detroit was soundly booed on national TV (see below). They got publicly slammed by the Black Keys, and have evolved into the most hated band in America. Somehow the radio stations still are getting the message, though.
Afghan Whigs Coming to Cat’s Cradle
The reunited Afghan Whigs are hitting the road in the second half of the summer. On Sunday, October 21 the tour finds its way to Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle. Tickets go on sale this Friday (6/29).
Drum Corps International Returning to Triangle
After a long, 6-year hiatus, Drum Corps International (DCI) corps will be marching again in the Triangle.
CrownBEAT
features eight corps, including last year’s #8, #9, and #12 finalists. The event will be Monday, July 30, at the Durham County Stadium.Tickets range from $18 to $35. Here is the lineup for CrownBEAT (in reverse order of appearance):
- Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA
- Blue Knights – Denver, CO
- Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
- The Academy – Tempe, AZ
- Pacific Crest – Diamond Bar, CA
- Colts – Dubuque, IA
- Teal Sound – Jacksonville, FL
- Mandarins – Sacramento, CA
Additionally, drum corps fans will be happy to learn that the movie theaters at North Hills, Brier Creek, and Crossroads will be hosting “ Drum Corps at the Movies: 2012 DCI Tour Premiere ”. The show is a season kick-off where the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Cadets, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment will be previewing their 2012 shows. Tickets are $15 for this showing.
Mayor Announces Free Concert Series
Today Mayor Nancy MacFarlane announced a free concert series that will take place over seven Thursays at City Plaza. Here is the press release:
Raleigh’s newest free concert series, Oak City 7, kicks off May 31, 2012, in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 9:30pm every other Thursday, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day, and ending the Thursday before Labor Day. There will be seven shows total.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers. There are three bands per event. The genres will include Americana, Indie Rock, Folk Rock, and Bluegrass.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven. The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event."Raleigh is a great place to live and work, and to attend concerts. This area is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world and Oak City 7 is a great showcase of this amazing talent. Oak City 7 helps stimulate the local economy without being a burden to taxpayers as it is funded solely by private sponsors," says Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane. Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
"We have some of most talented musicians and bands in the world right here in the Triangle," says Oak City 7 spokesperson Dave Rose. "Oak City 7 will feature the best of this amazing local talent pool."
The full line-up of artists performing will be announced on April 30, 2012 at OakCity7.com.
Oak City 7 dates:
- May 31, 2012
- June 14, 2012
- June 28, 2012
- July 12, 2012
- July 26, 2012
- August 9, 2012
- August 23, 2012
Sponsors include: RA Jeffreys, Big Boss Brewery, Triangle Brewing Company, Carolina Brewery, LoneRider Brewing Company, Sweet Water Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewing Company, Aviator Brewing Company, Starr Hill, Kona Brewing Company, Red Hook, Got to Be NC Agriculture, Pepsi, Red Hat, Johnson Lexus, Cheerwine, Stewart Engineering, Hardin Construction, Brooks Pierce Law Firm, and LGBT Center of Raleigh
For more information visit OakCity7.com
Hopscotch Festival Announces Lineup
The third annual
Hopscotch Music Festival
is coming to downtown Raleigh the weekend of September 7. This year’s lineup was announced at midnight, and it promises more quantity, 169 acts, than ever. A listing of all acts by state/country follows after the break:
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